James Ward
Branch Manager | NMLS# 168854
James Ward is a nationally recognized mortgage loan officer, broker, and originator with 25+ years of experience serving all of Texas and Pennsylvania, including Houston and Pittsburgh. Founder of The Ward Group at Fairway Home Mortgage (fo... Show More
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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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8:30 AM to 5 PM
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easy to work with, closed on time.
Jim Ward is a very knowledgeable, professional and responsive mortgage planner. We contacted him for the first time in 2009 when we purchased our first home. At that time, we experienced several major problems with our original lender and received...
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Jim was easy to work with and patient with us as we were at first very skeptical about how low his rates were. Our loan closed and all worked out just fine. We got an excellent rate and we are very happy.
Jim is very professional, responsive, straightforward, patient, and easy to work with. When I told my realtor about Jim's quote and service, she did not believe me at first. So she had to call him to question him how he does his business. Hummm......
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James is awesome to work with - extremely knowledgeable, polite and patient. James prepared us through the entire process on when and what to expect. James provided us with multiple solutions and helped us pick the one that works best for us....
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He was knowledgable and helpful. We closed smoothly and on time. I would highly recommend.
Still amazed at the professionalism and attentiveness of James Ward. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends, family, and collegues! Thanks for making this refi such a positive experience Jim!
Very knowledgable and professional. He is very quick in responding to your e-mails and phone calls. I like his approach and the way he explains or compares quotes and rates.
Closing with James was a breeze. He gave me many options and was super easy to work with.
James Ward was a true professional and completely knows the business inside and out. I attempted a refinance with a mortgage broker but it failed to close at the last minute. I believe that particular mortgage broker should have seen the problems...
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About
James Ward is a nationally recognized mortgage loan officer, broker, and originator with 25+ years of experience serving all of Texas and Pennsylvania, including Houston and Pittsburgh. Founder of The Ward Group at Fairway Home Mortgage (formerly Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp), he ranks among the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America. James has earned hundreds of verified 5-star reviews on Google, Zillow, Experience.com, and other social platforms, making him one of the most trusted names in mortgage lending. He specializes in jumbo and luxury loans, first-time buyers, relocation, new construction, renovation loans, investment property financing, and reverse mortgages for seniors (HECM), collaborating with top real estate agents, financial advisors, estate attorneys, and CPAs to align mortgage solutions and wealth strategies for his clients.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Home Renovation Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Conventional Loans
FHA Loans
VA Loans
USDA Loans
Jumbo Loans
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
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Positions
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp; NMLS #168854/#2289 - Home Mortgage Planning Specialist/Residential Home Mortgage Planner/Residential HomeMortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2004 - Current
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp; NMLS #168854/#2289 - Mortgage Branch Manager/Residential Home Mortgage Lender/Residential Home Mortgage AdvisorJan 1st, 2004 - Current
Memberships
- AREAA Houston
- NAIFA Houston
- VNARP Houston Chapter
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Year Started
2004
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 168854/#2289
Awards
Achievements
- Voted Top 1% of Mortgage Originators by Mortgage Executive Magazine; Fairway Independent Mortgage Prestigious Presidents Club and Fairway Club; Certified Mortgage Planner; Reverse Mortgage Planner; Certified Military Mortgage Specialist
Hobbies
- Krav Maga
- Outdoors
- Travel
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4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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